News

November 19, 2025

AFSCME goes on strike

By Jack Dindia, Iris Guo

AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus

November 18, 2025

21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries

By Jack Dindia

A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.

November 18, 2025

UC Regents approve purchase of $7.8 million UCSB chancellor residence

By Michelle Cisneros

The UC Regents approved the purchase of a $7.8 million residence for UC Santa Barbara chancellors during a closed session on Oct. 23.

November 17, 2025

Students take action against history of sexual violence near lagoon

By Wynne Bendell

Several university entities have weighed in on safety concerns near the Campus Lagoon in response to a recent sexual assault in that area on Oct. 19.

November 14, 2025

AFSCME, CNA to strike next week

By Michelle Cisneros, Iris Guo

Two unions representing workers at the University of California will strike next week, from Nov. 17-18.

November 14, 2025

Sherrilyn Ifill speaks on reimagining American democracy

By Iris Guo, Lucy Wellons

Sherrilyn Ifill delivered a lecture on reimagining American democracy, the role of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the concept of citizenship.

November 14, 2025

UCSB’s Parents & Family Weekend sees celebrations of cultures

By Noura Elkhatib

Parents & Family Weekend is an annual event where loved ones of Gauchos are invited to campus to experience student life and the academic community at UC Santa Barbara.

November 14, 2025

UCSB celebrates Day of the Dead

By Elijah Obando

The Latinx UC Santa Barbara Network Association held Día de los Muertos Celebración de la Gente 2025, or “Day of the Dead Celebration of the People,” on Nov. 5.

November 13, 2025

Community weighs in on proposed Deltopia ordinance

By Jack Dindia

The Associated Students External Vice President for Local Affairs, held the “Save Deltopia Town Hall” to a crowd of roughly 400 people in the Isla Vista Theater.

November 13, 2025

UCSB Sustainability hosts Climate Action Plan forum

By Dalia Puchalt

UCSB Sustainability hosted its Climate Action Plan to garner feedback on several proposed sustainability initiatives before the plan’s final presentation.

November 13, 2025

Camino Pescadero beach stairs collapse

By Levi Kauffman

A beach staircase located at the end of Camino Pescadero partially collapsed into the ocean. The Nexus was unable to confirm when the stairs will be repaired.

November 12, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UPTE and UC come to agreement, UCSD renames Black scholarship fund, UC to reconsider policy against hiring undocumented students and clash erupts at UCB TPUSA event.

November 12, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

PWA hosts "Strategies for Medical Self-Advocacy," Career Services hosts "Resumes + Cover Letters 101" and UCSB Sustainability hosts "Garden Matchmaking."

November 12, 2025

A.S. president proposes projects to combat food insecurity, Senate grants funding

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate allocated $25,000 to fund projects that aim to address student food insecurity at its Nov. 5 meeting. 

November 12, 2025

SSPs record areas of concern on campus safety walk

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

Student Safety Partners led students, community members and administrators on their annual Lighting and Safety Walk on Nov. 5.

November 7, 2025

November CalFresh benefits to be available in full

By Iris Guo

The County Department of Social Services announced CalFresh benefits for November have been processed, and that beneficiaries will see full benefits on Nov. 7